Do I really need a M-Audio 1010??

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Here's my current setup.

celeron 500, 256 Meg Ram, 7200RPM ATA100 maxtor drive
Phillips surround sound card
Sound Blaster 64v sound card
Sound Blaster Live Value Sound card
Some combo sound/modem card

The only time I use all these inputs is to record drums. I record each to a seperate track and usually replace everything but the overheads with samples. I then use one card to lay down all my other guitar, bass, etc. tracks. This works fairly well with the exception of the timing. I have to go back and align each track I simutaniously recorded to keep them all in time. I guess 44.1 isn't alway 44.1

Now one of the crappy cards broke and I bought 3 of these Vortex 2 cards for $10 each. I was thinking that they would all clock at the same rate. Well, now I find they won't work due to some kind of secondary PCI buss problem. If anyone knows of this, please let me know.

So, where does that leave me. Should I go and buy 4 soundblasters for a total of under $100? Or should I consider something like the new M-Audio 1010LT for around $250? My drums will be replaced with samples and all the guitars sounded good to me with the crappy cards. And the M-Audio's seem to have many Cracking/popping issues. But, if the M-Audio will have this awesome sound and all my tracks will be in sync, for another $150 it might be worth it for me.

So, since I lack in experience, and money is always an issue, some opionions would be very much appreciated.
Thanks, Jay
 
You have way too many cards. Im suprised it even works at all. If your tracking one at a time, an M-audio Audiophile would be a good choice. $199 new or ebay for as low as $100. This will give you 24bit quality and low latency and no sync problems. Now if you track many instruments simultaneously, then a 1010 will better suit your needs.
 
Jeeze, come on jay, that using 4 soundblasters together in one computer is just unacceptable. At least get a delta 44!
4 inputs.
 
The only time I use all these inputs is to record drums. I record each to a seperate track and usually replace everything but the overheads with samples. I then use one card to lay down all my other guitar, bass, etc. tracks. This works fairly well with the exception of the timing. I have to go back and align each track I simutaniously recorded to keep them all in time. I guess 44.1 isn't alway 44.1
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44.1 is 44.1, but you have to many different 44.1's!

Let me 'splane:

The problem with this set up is that each soundcard is locking to it's own internal clock, instead of a Master clock source. I know of no way around this with these generic cards, but it's no wonder you are having problems.

Put them all up on Ebay, and get yourself a 1010lt.:)
 
Yes, you NEED one. If you think the SB garbage sounds ok, you're in for a suprise.
 
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